Circular Card and An Update on Summer Goals

Good Afternoon Crafty Friends,

Glad you stopped by today. Thanks! I appreciate the kind words and have enjoyed visiting you too.

I hope you have had a great week and the weekend turns out to be even better. I know it is hot, but it sure beats all that rain we had from Storm Debby.

I worked on a new shape card using the Mojo Monday sketch. I like the shape, but it wants to keep rolling to the side rather than standing up.

I left the inside blank so an appropriate sentiment can be added.

Materials:
kraft paper and cream card stock
Heidi Grace paper ~ Daydream
Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ circular card base (p. 38) cut at 4 3/4"
Birthday Cakes Cricut cartridge ~ butterfly (p. 41) cut at 2"
Serenade Cricut cartridge ~ branch cut at 1 1/4"
pink bow
pink gems
Jolee's by You flowers


Challenge:
Mojo Monday

Here are the summer goals that I set on June 13th along with an update:

make shape cards  ~ I have made 7 so far (including today's circular card)! Yeah!

add stitching with the sewing machine ~ Not yet, but I am going to next week!

try some 3-D projects ~ I created a few sample gift boxes, but still want to make the Back to School treat bags. I already have a few ideas to make the first day back to school memorable!  

get published ~ I found a link that list current themes and dates for the Northridge Publishing Company, which include the Cricut Magazine and Cards Magazine. Projects are currently being accepted for the December 2012, January 2013, and February 2013 issues. Now all I need to do is create a few projects and submit for review.

hit 1000 followers  (still need 120 new crafty friends) ~ I have met a few crafty friends, but still need 102 more to reach 1000.

Did you set your goals yet?

What have you accomplished so far? Now it is time for you to evaluate and give an update!

Don't forget about my 2nd Blogoversary. You still have time!

 Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

It's Going to Be All About 2011

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope you enjoyed your festivities if you participated in any. We usually do not go anywhere, but rather enjoy each other's company. My husband did watch football which makes him happy and I had time to craft. We told our 16 year old son he could not drive anywhere (it would have been only his second time driving alone) due to people being on the road who may not belong there...if you know what I mean! My 12 year old daughter tried to stay up to watch the ball drop only to fall alseep about 30 minutes before midnight. When Dad checked on her it was 2 minutes past. Bummer!

Now I think it is time to reflect on 2010 and set my goals for 2011 before this day gets started (everyone is still sleeping, so it is nice and quiet).

Since I just started making cards and posting in July I feel I have made some progress. I know there are are many "things" I still need to try and want to make (easel card, shutter fold, banners, etc.), so there is no time like now!

Here are some of my favorites from my first 6 months. 

 

My crafty goals for 2011...

1. Learn different techniques to make cards and actually try them.

2.  I would love to be published (just once would put a smile on my face).

3. Meet new crafty people. Send me your link and I will visit!

4. Participate on Design Teams and in a few Blog Hops...Just ask me!

5. Become a pro using my Gypsy. : ) I will accept tips and suggestions.

Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers. There is so much I want to say, but the time is just not right yet. One of my grandmothers use to say, "Never go to bed angry." I agree. You never know what may happen. 

Make each day count,

Georgiana   

P.S. Be sure to come back tomorrow for a giveaway. I am still in the spirit of giving rather than receiving. : )